The International Netball Federation Limited is the governing
body of Netball throughout the world. IFNA's roots go back to 1960 when,
at a meeting in Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, representatives from England, Australia,
Zealand, South Africa and the West Indies established The International
Federation of Women's Basketball and Netball. Towards the end of the 1990s,
IFNA's business strategy was reviewed and a limited company established.

In Trinidad & Tobago, Lystra Lewis of the IFNA Members
Council, recalls that men's netball is not new to the island. She said
that men have been playing the game since the 1930's - umpiring, playing
and coaching. In fact, the former Port of Spain Mayor, George Cabral,
was the first President of The Port of Spain Netball League.

Netball has become the most popular female sport in the
Caribbean, one of the reasons so many UK teams visit our shores annually.
Not only do they find an excellent climate, but also lots of spirited
competition!

At the recently concluded 21st Caribbean Netball Championships
held in Trinidad, Jamaica emerged victorious over second placed Barbados,
Trinidad and Tobago placed third and St. Vincent and the Grenadines was
fourth.

For details on how to bring your team to the Caribbean for a Netball holiday
combining sport, sun and fun, contact us by emailing sports@caribzones.com

Barbados netball

Barbados is the perfect year round Netball
Destination, with a wonderful tropical climate combined with competitive
local players and great facilities for your team.

Netball has been played in Barbados since the 1940’s,
where the game has remained the most widely placed female sport
on the island. Barbados is currently ranked 7 th in the world and
second in the Caribbean behind Jamaica.

The Barbados Netball Association is responsible
for the organisation of Netball on the island, both regionally and
internationally, with just under 45 clubs and two leagues being
affiliated to the BNA. Netball is played in all 22 secondary schools
on the island, organised by the Barbados Secondary Schools Leagues.
Competitions are played in Under 15 and Under 19 categories and
at primary level under 13.

Just over 1200 players participate at club level in 10
divisions with ages ranging from 11-58. Club and Tours are played principally
at the Netball stadium in Waterford, St Michael, which showcases three
hard courts and seats approx 1000 spectators.